![]() Postmodernism: A Genealogy of Humanitarian Intervention?R. Postmodern and Critical Theory Approaches. Relational Constructivism: A War of Words?P.T. Social (De)Construction: The Failure of a Multinational State?M. Game Theory: Modeling Interstate Conflict?S. Public Goods Liberalism: The Problems of Collective Action?M. Neoclassical Realism: The Motives of Great Power Intervention?J. Structural Realism: The Consequences of Great Power Intervention?K.R. International Monetary Policymaking After Bretton Woods.Contents: Making Sense of IR Theory?J. She is author of Theories of International Cooperation and the Primacy of Anarchy: Explaining U.S. ![]() Jennifer Sterling-Folker is associate professor of political science at the University of Connecticut. ![]() Incorporating extensive introductory sections, the book is uniquely designed to explore alternative ways of understanding current events'to assist students in making sense of, as well as with, IR theory. This structure offers students tangible examples of the use of varying theories, while illuminating the explanatory differences among them. It makes eminent sense to put it on your shelf and on your reading list.'?Yosef Lapid, New Mexico State UniversityWhat does it mean to adopt a realist, or a world systems, or a feminist approach to international relations? Does the plethora of ?isms'liberalism and constructivism and postmodernism, to name just a few'have any relevance to the real world of global politics and policymaking? Making Sense of International Relations Theory addresses these questions by illustrating theories in action.With the case of Kosovo as a common point of reference, each contributor presents a particular framework for interpreting world affairs. Making Sense of IR Theory promotes a fresh pedagogical approach to IR's entrenched theoretical pluralism. ![]() Lawson, Mills College ?In this original work, the whole is clearly greater than the sum of its parts. Well conceived and well executed.'?Fred H. Ferguson, Rutgers University?This exciting collection skillfully demonstrates the value of constructing alternative explanations for key episodes in contemporary world politics. It is an important demonstration that theoretical diversity illuminates rather than confuses.'?Yale H. 'A great idea and a great teaching tool! This comprehensive account is beautifully executed, allowing us to ?see? a single case from a range of theoretical perspectives. ![]()
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